Karnataka police have arrested a man in Karkala for allegedly posting derogatory casteist comments and a death threat against Home Minister Priyank Kharge on social media, highlighting the serious legal consequences of online abuse.
A 48-year-old man was arrested in Karkala, Karnataka, for threatening Home Minister Priyank Kharge.
The accused allegedly posted derogatory casteist comments and a death threat on a Facebook page.
The complaint highlighted abusive remarks made on June 6 on the "NAMMA KARLA" Facebook page.
Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The arrest was made to address comments promoting enmity and containing death threats against the minister.
Police on Sunday said they arrested a 48-year-old man in Karkala for allegedly posting derogatory casteist comments and issuing a death threat against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on social media.
The accused, a resident of Nalkeda Betta in Kervashe village near Karkala in Udupi district, was taken into custody on Sunday, police said.
According to the complaint, the incident came to light when a person from Attur Chetanahalli in Nitte village saw a post on the Facebook page "NAMMA KARLA" on June 7. The post featured a photograph of the minister with a caption.
The complainant alleged that the accused had commented on the post on June 6 in an extremely abusive and casteist manner against the minister.
Police said the comment was made with the intent to promote enmity and hatred between communities and also contained death threats.
A case has been registered at Karkala City Police Station under Sections 351(3), 196, and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The accused has been arrested and will be produced before a local court.
